Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut ...

Hilton Head Island’s beautiful beaches attract thousands of visitors each summer, but they’re not the only ones drawn to the surf. The warm coastal waters are home to a wide variety of shark species ...

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — A new-to-science species of ancient shark was recently discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The small shark named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or “McGinnis’ nail tooth,” ...

Louisiana's Gulf Coast can be found at the bottom of the state, where it borders the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico, which under an executive order signed by Donald Trump was changed to Gulf of ...

A large fossil study shows young shark and ray species vanish faster, while older species stay stable over time.

New research shows that losing threatened requiem shark species could erase millions of years of tooth evolution and squeeze ...

Whether a species has just freshly emerged, or it has been around for millions of years does not dictate its vulnerability.

North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, aggression and fresh water access. Avoid shark encounters by ...

A rare shark species thought to be wiped out due to overfishing has been spotted for the first time after over five decades in Papua New Guinea, shedding more light on the region’s rich biodiversity.

Governments agreed to ban or restrict international trade in shark meat, fins and other products for more than 70 species ...